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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,759.08, 34,065.84 and 12,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,759.08, 34,065.84 and 12,202.80 is: 18,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,759.08 : 34,065.84 = 12,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,759.08/34,065.84 = 12,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,759.08x = 34,065.84 × 12,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,759.08x = 415,698,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,698,632.35/22,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.18

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